
In Episode 14 of Lyme+, we kick off a powerful three-part series with Dr. Bill Rawls—renowned integrative physician, bestselling author, and founder of Vital Plan. Dr. Rawls opens up about his personal journey from chronic illness to recovery and the pivotal shift that led him to embrace herbal therapies and holistic healing for Lyme and tick-borne diseases.
In this episode, Dr. Rawls and Kenzie explore:
His passion for surfing and kite surfing (0:14)
How Lyme microbes operate in the body and why they’re so disruptive (19:00)
The potential of chronic Lyme to unlock insights into all chronic illness (21:00)
Why Lyme research remains dramatically underfunded (26:00)
What needs to change to better support doctors treating Lyme patients (26:55)
Kenzie’s personal advice for those in the trenches (32:30)
An introduction to Vital Plan and its role in Dr. Rawls’ healing approach (38:30)
His "recipe for health"—the core elements that helped him truly recover (46:20)
This episode is packed with hope, science, and practical guidance for anyone on the path to wellness.
🔗 Learn more about Dr. Rawls’ herbal healing protocol at VitalPlan.com